(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) Charles Richard Hutchison (ASN: 0-16796), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the EIGHTH U.S. Army during the landings at Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, in March 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Hutchison, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.